Please contact Karen Cassady, Elementary Supervisor or Neils Clemenson, Middle School Supervisor.
Karen Cassady: kcassady@mrtes.com (856) 825-7411 ext. 224
Neils Clemenson: nclemenson@mrtes.com (856) 825-7411 ext. 269
An alternative assessment can be administered for inclusion review.
If further action is needed, please contact Dr. Cohen, Director of Gifted and Talented at jcohen@mrtes.com or (856) 825-7411.
If further action is needed, As per state law, an individual may then file a petition of appeal of the board’s written decision to the Commissioner of Education through the Office of Controversies and Disputes in accordance with N.J.S.18A:6-9 and the procedures set forth in State Board of Education regulations.
The district shall provide a program of study for exceptionally able students in grades Kindergarten through 8 who display outstanding intellectual abilities, academic aptitudes, unique creativity, productive thinking leadership traits or exceptional talent in the visual and performing arts. The district will carry out a broad-based screening of all students at all grade levels (K-8). Students are selected using multiple measures including but not limited to Aimsweb Plus, IXL, Oncourse data, teacher recommendation, student work and surveys. Lists of Gifted and Talented students are maintained and data is provided to teachers. The CSA coordinates development of criteria to identify gifted and/or talented students and presents them to the Board for approval. The Board directs the CSA to develop educational programs for gifted and talented that discover and develop special skills but also provide the opportunity for all students to express their special skills and talents.
Board Policy link
Students identified as gifted and/or twice exceptional have the opportunity to "demonstrate knowledge and application of the NJSLS" in multiple content areas. Gifted/Twice Exceptional Students participate in various activities: Gifted and Talented Art, Gifted and Talented Spanish, coding, and thematic stem activities. This year, GT students in grades 6-8 are participating in Powersave, an energy conservation program. Students transferring into the district, as well as those identified, receive gifted and talented modifications and enrichment throughout the school year. Additionally, students are provided with out of district enrichment opportunities through the SJ Gifted and Talented Consortium.
Students identified as gifted and/or twice exceptional have the opportunity to "demonstrate knowledge and application of the NJSLS" in multiple content areas. Gifted/Twice Exceptional Students participate in various activities: Gifted and Talented Art, robotics, coding, drafting,and thematic stem activities. Students have access to a personalized learning plan through IXL and teacher driven activities to challenge students. Additional opportunities include Gifted and Talents activities, where students identify passions projects, take leadership roles in STEM, and participate in other authentic learning activities. Students transferring into the district, as well as those identified, receive gifted and talented modifications and enrichment throughout the school year. Additionally, students are provided with opportunities outside of the district through the SJ Gifted and Talented Consortium.
Resources and Opportunities
Supporting Gifted and Talented Students
NJ Association for Gifted Children
Gifted & Talented Opportunities
GT Art
Chess Club
Curriculum Based Enrichment Opportunities
Robotics, Drafting, STEM competitions, thematic STEM activities, Coding